In the February 2019 edition of “What’s New? Massachusetts,” get a sneak peek of the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival at the Somerville Theatre. We also chat with Roxie Zwicker and Chad Cordner, co-directors of “The Woodland Alchemy.” We also announce location of the 2019 MASS ParaCon in the Berkshires.
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What’s New? celebrates Halloween
In this special Halloween edition of What’s New? Go behind the scenes of one of New England’s scariest attractions, Ghost Ship Harbor, as we revisit the spirits on board of the extremely haunted USS Salem. Chat with the Lizzie Borden B&B’s official psychic Lucky Belcamino and discuss her recent visit to Fall River’s other haunted house called Maplecroft. What’s New for Halloween? Here are your ghoulish co-hosts Sharon Fillyaw and Sam Baltrusis.
What’s New? visits Plymouth, MA
In the latest edition of “What’s New? Massachusetts,” we’re taking a spirited journey to “America’s Hometown” to chat with author Darcy H. Lee. Buckle up, Pilgrim. Yes, we’re headed to Plymouth. Lee will discuss her book “Ghosts of Plymouth, Massachusetts” and talk about the city’s historic hot spots.
What’s New? devours donuts
What’s New? Malden vs. Assembly Row
In the April 2018 edition of “What’s New? Massachusetts,” hop on the orange line and check out a few new and noteworthy hotspots in Somerville’s Assembly Row including American Fresh Brewhouse and Lucky Strike Social. We also visit two standouts in Malden including Idle Hands Craft Ales and Sillari’s Pizza.
What’s New? tackles homelessness
In the March 2018 edition of “What’s New? Massachusetts,” we chat with Alex Ramirez, the editor in chief of Spare Change News, a Cambridge-based street newspaper celebrating its 25th anniversary of giving a “hand up” to the area’s displaced and formerly homeless community. We also revisit our discussion with ABCD’s Richard Matos-Haile, housing resource coordinator and organizer of ABCD’s mobile outreach unit.
What’s New? visits diners & ax bars
In the February 2018 edition of “What’s New? Massachusetts,” we’re going old school as we revisit one of our favorite topics, classic diners in Massachusetts. We’ll also take a whack at the latest trend cutting its teeth at new locations in the Bay State. Yes, ax-throwing bars are setting up their chop shops in four cities this year including Agawam, Marlborough, Everett and Somerville’s Union Square.
What’s New? visits new hotels
Take a “stay cation” and visit the latest offering from Lark Hotels, a boutique lodging group based in Amesbury, Mass. The posh Hotel Salem is a one-of-a-kind boutique experience located on the North Shore of Boston. We’ll also discuss several new hotel openings in the Bay State, including an unexpected renaissance in Worcester and the newest addition to Somerville’s Assembly Row.
What’s New? chats with Santa
Get into the holiday spirit with co-hosts Sam Baltrusis and Sharon Fillyaw as they spotlight some of the season’s top events including the new Malden Pops Up local artist marketplace. We also chat with Santa!
What’s New? visits Medford’s Wegmans
What’s New? Massachusetts celebrates Thanksgiving with a visit to the new Wegmans in Medford and we revisit our favorite new restaurants from 2017 including KKatie’s Burger Bar in Quincy and Southern Kin Cookhouse in Somerville’s Assembly Row